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Hey yall! My name is Aja. I am 28 years old. I have been working with children since I was a teen from babysitting to volunteering with church. Caring for people is one is my passion and watching children learn and grow has been such a rewarding experience. Allow me the opportunity to care for your little one. I am CPR and first...
Aja can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Adelaide W.
Lovingston, VA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey y'all! My name is Adelaide and I am from Nelson Co, VA! I graduated highschool last year(2022) and am now attending Virginia Tech. I'm currently 18 and have a drivers license, and am looking for jobs babysitting to fill my breaks!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Addy nannied for our 9-12 month old daughter this summer and was wonderful! She was always prompt and willing to be flexible with changing schedules. She is a calming presence and receptive to detailed requests. The perfect caregiver! Anyone would be lucky to have...
Erika G.
I began babysitting my own sister and became a 4H camp counselor. I have also worked in child care at me local church. I love children and their amazing minds. I enjoy doing crafts, art projects, games, and sports to keep them entertained!
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Working with children brings me immense joy - their curiosity and enthusiasm make every day rewarding. Becoming an aunt at 8 and babysitting since 13, I've been around kids my entire life. Although I started with a major in early childhood education, I switched to nursing for a broader understanding of care.
My hobbies include...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Adelaide W.
Lovingston, VA
$11-16/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hey y'all! My name is Adelaide and I am from Nelson County, VA! I am 19 years old(as of August 2023) and a current student at Virginia Tech. I am looking for small jobs like pet care around Blacksburg when school is in session and back home in Nelson during Winter(Dec-Jan) and summer!
Adelaide can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am a recent May graduate of Bridgewater College. I graduated with a degree in allied health science, and am currently in the process of applying to graduate school to receive a master's in occupational therapy. I was a two-sport varsity athlete in college, where I played field hockey and softball all four years of my college...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Makenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a great passion for working with children, Ive been working with them since I was 15 when I started babysitting. As I've gotten older I started my first job at a Daycare Center in Madison Heights Va which I loved and enjoyed very much. I am willing to help out anyway I can and make sure that the children have a great...
Janera can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Autumn T.
Arrington, VA
$10-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi. I am 29 (30 in October). Have 2-year-old and 7-year-old son. Babysat girl between age 2 to 4 years ago. I know how to take care of children with any illness. I am looking for babysitting job so I can be with my kids more since I the only parent in the house. Was working 50 hour week as store manager. Was too much with two...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I m Abby. I love children and pets, I try to play with the kids as much as possible to tire them out and make sure they have fun! I've babysat babies, toddlers and kindergarteners so I am fully prepared to help with diapers and potty training. Thank you for taking the time to check me out!
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby is great with kids! She takes time to make them feel special and listens to them. From what I've observed, she makes them feel important, while instructing them and helping them to have a fun and safe time.
"
elaina M.
Janet V.
Lyndhurst, VA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Janet I'm 21 and I love kids. I grew up in a very large family with 7 siblings 6 which are all younger than me. I have an 22mos old little boy that is with me more than 3/4 of the time. We both love animals ALL kinds. I do have my own vehicle that if needs be I can fit an extra car seat. I don't mind running errands...
Janet can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Janet is great. She’s punctual and our family loves her. She follows the family guidelines without any questions and takes care of our son as if he is hers. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
East coast native with a passion for children, nature, and growth. I have a long history working with children and families as a nanny, babysitter, teacher, swim instructor, and most recently as a college counselor. I find clear communication with families ensures seamless care for the children and that positive encouragement...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alex has been helping us out with the kids for a few weeks now. She is super helpful and flexible. So glad we found her. She is just the right amount fun and the right amount strict. "
Marni H.
Sherry M.
Afton, VA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
I have had past experience working with a cleaning crew in private homes, as well as working as a maid in some upscale hotels.
Sherry can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, pet waste cleanup, changing bed linens
4.0
(1)
I have trained with Home Instead and was employed working as a personal caregiver for a 95-year-old woman with diabetes. I assisted her with mobility and physical therapy. Currently I work with Commonwealth Care in Charlottesville and this has given me the opportunity to work with clients who have suffered strokes, Alzheimers,...
Sherry can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"She is very caring and knowledgeable, with much experience."
charles S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The majority of my experience lies within the personal care of my own animals. In my life, I had 8 dogs, 1 cat, 1 turtle and couple birds. I love nature and the outdoors. I am a native from Colombia and I am an easy going person.
Gloria can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have homeschooled 2 of my children all the way through high school, using Waldorf methods. I also babysat 2 active little boys for 2 years very recently. I love being outdoors and I very much promote reading! I would love to supply some references. I minored in art in college and enjoy doing arts/crafts with kids- also taught...
Sherry can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sherry is great. She is excellent at playing outdoors with our daughters 1 year old and 4 year old. She often brings books or crafts to do as well. She is calm, creative, and treats my children with respect. "
Mallory H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Ever since I was a kid I have always been surrounded by children. When I lived in Colombia I took care of my neighbor's new baby. Before motherhood, I also babysat my nephews and nieces. Then I also took care of children from different friends, their ages ranged from newborn to 6 years old. I worked as a interior decorator in...
Gloria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gloria is a natural caregiver. She watched my son from the time I went back to work at 8 weeks until we moved at 6 months. She was dependable, responsible, respectful, and most importantly incredibly loving towards our son. While of course it was difficult to go...
Laura G.
Kayla B.
Scottsville, VA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
To start off, I am a very outgoing, fun, & loving person and I adore children. I have a 5-year-old girl of my own but I also have 4-5 years experience with watching other kids. I also do pet services as well. I have always loved animals. I am 25 years old. I am in search of a full time position and long term as well. I can...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Nicole H.
Amherst, VA
$17-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am a lover of all animals, I have ducks, dogs, rats and fish myself! I am a very active person so I love being outdoors hiking and enjoying nature! I am looking forward to taking care of your babies as I would my own!
Nicole can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! I have just graduated high school and am looking for some summer babysitting jobs before I head off to JMU! I have been babysitting for 5 years and have watched a range of ages. I have been taught CPR by Red Cross through my school, however it was an unofficial course. Along with babysitting, I have worked in a 5th grade...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shipman, VA
Adelaide W.
5.0
Addy nannied for our 9-12 month old daughter this summer and was wonderful! She was always prompt and willing to be flexible with changing schedules. She is a calming presence and receptive to detailed requests. The perfect caregiver! Anyone would be lucky to have her help.
- Erika G.
Abigail M.
5.0
Abby's sister was our nanny for 4 years. Abby stepped in to help cover extra days or date nights a few times for us. She was great with our daughter and a joy to have in our home.
- Maggie K.
Janet V.
5.0
Our kids (5 & 9) loved Janet! She was punctual, immediately began to interact with our kids and helped them feel comfortable, and was an excellent communicator. If we are in the area again, our kids have already asked if we could book her again! She was a great match for our kids, fun and energetic,...
- Care member
Alexandra G.
5.0
Alex has been helping us out with the kids for a few weeks now. She is super helpful and flexible. So glad we found her. She is just the right amount fun and the right amount strict.
- Marni H.
Sherry M.
4.0
She is very caring and knowledgeable, with much experience.
- charles S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shipman, VA:
How can I find a Shipman babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Shipman, VA?
The average rate for Shipman, VA babysitters on Care.com is $23.00 per hour as of June 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Shipman, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Shipman, VA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.